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Harvard UniversityPosted 2 months ago
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Utility Operator

$119,579–$119,579 year

On-siteCambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Utility Operator at Harvard University Central Administration (CADM). Specifically trained mechanic responsible for operating and servicing utility systems (chilled water, steam, and compressed air generation/distribution) and related equipment, including water and drainage distribution. Maintains intimate knowledge of these systems, identifies and resolves problems per trade practices and university guidelines, and works independently or with others under supervision. Requires five years’ journeyman experience, a Pipefitter license, EPA CFC certification, completion of a trade/vocational program, and a valid MA driver’s license. Prior experience with installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of relevant components/systems, and ability to read plans/specifications. Also highlights control-system operation and adherence to safety standards. Standard hours are 40 per week with on-site duties at Harvard in Cambridge, MA."} } } }competition toJSON invalid- OUTPUT provided as structured data per the requested schema. If you want adjustments to formatting or field naming, tell me and I can adjust accordingly.')

Required Qualifications

  • Five (5) years’ experience in the trade as a journeyman, current Pipefitter’s license, and EPA CFC Technician certification required.
  • Completion of a trade or vocational school program is required.
  • Previous experience in the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of all components and/or systems (chillers, boilers, piping systems, compressors, cooling towers, pumps, water treatment systems, controls, etc.) pertaining to the various utility generation and distribution…
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license
  • Oil Burner Technician’s, Fireman’s, or Operating Engineer’s License strongly preferred.
  • Must be capable of reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and operating/technical manuals associated with systems/equipment within his/her work scope.
  • Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and/or practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes and/or requirements of jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines and/or practices.
  • Must have a complete set of hand tools.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary, as well as be capable of working as a member of a team in conjunction with other trades.
  • Must be quality focused, service oriented, and be able to clearly and professionally communicate in English with peers, managers, and customers.
  • Operation of state-of-the-art, computer-based control systems required.
  • Pipefitter’s license
  • EPA CFC Technician certification
  • 40 hours per week
  • Sunday: Off

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